Declining since 2017, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Amilyah since 2001
Babies named Amilyah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 62 |
| 2010s | 185 |
| 2020s | 61 |
Meaning & origin
Amilyah is a modern, invented name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2001. It reached its peak rank of #8,860 in 2016, and has been on a declining trajectory since 2017. In 2025, approximately 1 in 146,115 newborn girls received the name. The name's structure mirrors the fashionable -yah ending seen in names like Aaliyah and Kaiyah, suggesting it is a contemporary coinage rather than a traditional name with deep historical roots. Although no top states stand out for Amilyah's usage, its appeal lies in its melodic, feminine sound and resemblance to established favorites like Amelia and Emily.
Amilyah is a modern coinage, likely formed by blending elements of names such as Amelia or Emily with the fashionable -yah suffix. It first appeared in U.S. records in 2001 and saw peak usage in 2016.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Amy, Mia, Leah
Sibling names for Amilyah
Names that share Amilyah's style, for a brother or sister.
